Robben gets the message to rescue his reputation

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ARJEN ROBBEN has vowed to change his ways to shed his growing reputation as a diver. Having spent the past few days seeking shelter from a media storm, the Holland winger has concluded that he could escape adverse publicity if he avoided going to ground.

Robben is adamant that he did nothing wrong when he collapsed after contact from José Manuel Reina during Chelsea’s win over Liverpool on Sunday, insisting that the Spain goalkeeper grabbed him around the throat, but he acknowledges that the perception is different.

The 22-year-old is concerned that his reputation could precede him in future, leading